Reporter / Trainee News Reporter
Role description
Are you interested in media and journalism? Penistone FM is looking to recruit volunteer trainee news reporters to put local news stories on air. We need people who have a “nose” for a story and are interested in the local community. This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience or wanting a career in newspapers or other media.
Alternatively if you already have journalism experience and want to put someone back into the community please contact us. For both positions you will under go some basic training in using recording equipment plus editing and shadow one of our current team for a while.
Ideal skills or experience – Outgoing person, good communicator, interested in news, knowledge of the Penistone surrounding area, commitment to the station and willing to learn new skills. It should be noted that the position may be subject to a CRB check, references and trial period.
Anyone interested in these positions should complete an Expression of Interest form and return to Martin Sugden HR Director, Penistone FM
Radio Producer / Trainee Producer
Role description
Are you interested in finding out how a radio show is put together and help plan it? Penistone FM is looking for volunteer Radio Show Producers to work with the current team of presenters in helping to do such things as, researching topics, stories and content, booking and looking after guests for studio interviews, editing interviews and ensuring balance within the output.
If you are full of good ideas and would like to work mainly behind the scenes but with an opportunity to contribute to on air content and sound then this may be ideal for you. This position requires a strong weekly commitment as part of a small team. Looking to get started in radio but not sure in which part, then a background in Community Radio production could be a good start.
Ideal skills or experience – Good communicator, well organised, interested in local news, good pc skills and knowledge of the Penistone surrounding area plus willing to learn new skills. It should be noted that the position may be subject to a CRB check, references and trial period.
Anyone interested in these positions should complete an Expression of Interest form and return to Martin Sugden HR Director, Penistone FM
Radio Presenter / Trainee Presenter
Role description
Are you interested in presenting your own show on Penistone FM? We are looking for people all age groups with the skills and ability to put a programme together as a volunteer presenter. Following training and successful evaluation you will be responsible for putting a specialist or other current show together as part of a strong team on a weekly basis.
This position requires a very strong weekly commitment and will also include carrying out external interviews within the local community and other promotional events. We are not looking for “show and go” presenters or “disco DJ’s” as we are a strong interactive community radio station.
So if you think you have what it takes and you can add something new or add value to the station to build on its already successful sound please let us know on your Expression of Interest form why you should be considered.
Ideal skills or experience – Good communicator, well organised, links with and or interested in local community groups, good pc skills and knowledge of the Penistone surrounding area plus willing to learn new skills. It should be noted that the position may be subject to a CRB check, references and trial period.
Anyone interested in these positions should complete an Expression of Interest form and return to Martin Sugden HR Director, Penistone FM